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Pistons Dominate Celtics, Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games

DETROIT, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons delivered a stunning victory Wednesday night, defeating the Boston Celtics by 20 points during their own six-game winning streak. The win marked Detroit’s eighth consecutive victory, their longest stretch since the 2007-08 season.
“We knew this was going to be a tough challenge for us, but we’re just focused on the process of it all,” said Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff. “We’re not looking past tonight or at what we’ve done in the past. The only thing we’re focusing on is every single night trying to be the best version of ourselves, and tonight I think we were pretty close.”
Pistons guard Malik Beasley, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, contributed significantly off the bench, scoring 26 points in just 22 minutes. His performance was key in keeping the momentum alive for Detroit.
“That shot-making ability just lifts people up,” Bickerstaff added. “When he’s hot and that ball’s in the air, you can tell when the ball leaves his hands and is taking the crowd’s breath away.”
The Celtics were unable to mount a significant comeback despite their recent success. The Pistons controlled the game from the start, demonstrating their growing confidence and chemistry as a team.
Detroit’s success in the matchup speaks volumes about their current trajectory. As they continue to build on this winning streak, playoff prospects look increasingly promising.
Fans and analysts alike are intrigued by the Pistons’ potential as they prepare for upcoming key matchups. As the season progresses, Detroit will seek to maintain their momentum and further establish themselves as a force in the Eastern Conference.